The Riad Sultan Theater Illuminates the Lights of Love and Purity with the Spirituality of Ramadan
On the occasion of Ramadan 2025, the sacred month when souls illuminate with glimmers of love and serenity, the Riad Sultan Theatre warmly welcomes its passionate audience with a program infused with spirituality and beauty. Titled “Spiritualities of Ramadan,” it features encounters between sensitivity and emotion, creativity and contemplation, where melodies harmonize with the heart’s beats, and the stage transforms into a space of dreams and elevation.
In the realm of Andalusian tarab, zajal poetry, Grenadian singing, and Sufi music, the Riad Sultan Theatre opens its doors to art lovers, offering a unique opportunity to travel through time, where the authenticity of heritage blends with the brilliance of the present in nights illuminated by creativity and steeped in nostalgia.
Highlights of “Spiritualities of Ramadan” include:
• Enchanting Andalusian Night – Saturday, March 8
The Mohamed El Arabi Temsamani orchestra, under the direction of maestro Mohamed El Amine El Akrami, will vibrate the strings of time and waft the intoxicating scents of Granada and Seville, reviving the melodies of a living Andalusian civilization in the hearts of noble art aficionados. An evening where ancestral music and smooth voices intertwine.
• Spiritual Musical Concert “Hymn to Love” – Saturday, March 15
The talented Samia Ahmed, endowed with an enchanting voice, will take us on a spiritual journey through songs whose echoes resonate between the heart and the sky. A performance that elevates love in its most spiritual dimensions, under the direction of maestro Khalid Badaoui.
• ZAJAL Poetry Show “DIARY OF A MAJDOUB” – Wednesday, March 19
Writer and playwright Zoubeir Ben Bouchta will skillfully immerse us in the depths of the poetic texts of the great Abdelatif Benyahya, paying tribute to the illustrious Mohamed Timoud in a show that celebrates his legacy and influence in writing and theatrical staging.
• Grenadine Evening with Artist Rachid Toumi – Saturday, March 22
A musical night of enchanting rhythms of Andalusian tarab featuring the exceptional Rachid Toumi. A vibrant tribute to the noubas and maqams, plunging the audience into a symphony where past and present converge to revive the sounds of the lost paradise of Andalusia. A concert where music becomes an immortal heritage, passed down through generations.
In addition to these captivating shows:
At the heart of these magically infused nights, the theatre will open its doors to workshops on artistic training and awareness: theatre, contemporary dance, and circus, for children and adults. An invitation to explore oneself and embrace creative expression, where the body meets movement, thought joins expression, and the soul merges with art.
Thus, under the lights of Ramadan, illuminated by divine love, the Riad Sultan Theatre continues its mission as a cultural space dedicated to celebrating beauty and promoting a local culture. A place where art and creativity enthusiasts gather in a surge of passion and meaning. Here, art becomes a mirror reflecting the soul’s splendor, melody a language vibrating with love, and creation a bridge connecting the heart to the light.
We come together to engrave unforgettable moments in memory, composing a vibrant fresco with each note and embarking on a journey where the soul merges with art and beauty blossoms in the heart of humanity.
